Automotive Machining. Mike Mavrigian
CarTech®, Inc.
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Forest Lake, MN 55025
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© 2017 by Mike Mavrigian
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ISBN 978-1-61325-404-2
Item No. SA378
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Title Page:
Valveseats may be ground with an abrasive stone or cut with seat cutters. Cutters provide a more precise finish.
Back Cover Photos
Top:
With a deck plate installed and torqued, honing with the appropriate grade of stones begins. To reduce the effect of heat transfer between cylinders, bores are honed in an alternating manner. Cooling liquid is constantly applied during all stages of honing. This transfers heat from the block and aids in keeping the honing stones clean.
Middle Left:
After a bore gauge has been set up to match the crank main journal diameter, the gauge is inserted into the installed main bearing to determine the bearing ID relative to the crank main journal.
Middle Right:
The piston dome is receiving a custom dome profile on a CNC lathe.
Bottom:
This example shows a 4-barrel single plane intake manifold is mounted via a fixture plate, ready to be custom ported. Machining at a variety of angles is possible, since both the head and base move in various axes, achieving intricate cuts at varying angles. (Photo Courtesy Centroid)
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Engine Component Cleaning
Tumbling and Vibratory Cleaning
Cleaning with Hand and Power Tools
Chapter 2: Precision Measurement Tools
Mounting a Bore Gauge with a Setting Fixture